IL Resident Program Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston seeks an Independent Living Resident Program Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator to support the Program Director in planning a wide range of resident activities and to recruit and retain volunteers for the community.

The role involves coordinating transportation, managing the monthly calendar, helping residents use digital tools, and building partnerships with local services. Weekend and holiday work are required, with driving responsibilities included.

Qualifications

• Education or training in a health care field or certified as an activity professional by a recognized accrediting body, preferred but not required.
• Two years’ experience in activity planning for seniors preferred.
• Two years’ experience recruiting and retaining volunteers preferred, must be personable with exceptional phone and communication skills.
• Must be able to develop relationships and create partnerships that benefit the partner as well as our community.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of social and psychological needs of residents.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Program Director with planning, developing and preparing a variety of physical, social, recreational and educational events for Independent Living residents.
• Manages transportation and resident outings for Independent Living residents.
• Assists with the production of the Independent Living monthly calendar.
• Assists residents to be able to use digital programs & technology.
• Maintains knowledge of communities, services, and events in the area and incorporates into activity schedule as appropriate.
• Establishes a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents, volunteers and staff.
• Maintains an organized volunteer data base and documentation.
• Promotes teamwork and positive attitude among associates.
• Continually evaluates the quality and consistency of activities for residents and suggests adjustments, corrections, and changes as necessary.
• Must have a clean driving record, and be eligible to be ensured on the company driving policy, and be able to operate a large passenger van safely.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis, as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned Physical/Sensory Requirements

Skills

Personable communications

Phone skills

Technology proficient

Relationship building

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

Healthcare field training or activity professional certification (preferred)

Experience planning activities for seniors (preferred)

Volunteer recruitment experience (preferred)

Strong memory loss care experience (preferred)

Job description

Pay range: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour.

The Independent Living Resident Program Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator supports the Program Director in leading and executing all Resident Programs in Independent Living as well as leads community outreach to recruit and retain volunteers for the community as a whole. Ensuring residents remain as engaged, healthy and as active as possible is the priority of the position. This may include some time spent supporting AL and MC neighborhoods as assigned. The IL Program Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator carries out a specific set of tasks to fulfill the standards of Resident Programs as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications

• Education or training in a heath care field or certified as an activity professional by a recognized accrediting body, preferred but not required
• Experience working with seniors and those with memory loss strongly preferred.
• Two years’ experience in activity planning for seniors preferred.
• Two years’ experience recruiting and retaining volunteers preferred, must be personable with exceptional phone and communication skills
• Must be able to develop relationships and create partnerships that benefit the partner as well as our community
• Must have a thorough knowledge of social and psychological needs of residents.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to prioritize, utilize good time management and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’ license, with no major violations within 3 years
• Must, have a working knowledge of and be able to utilize technology effectively. Areas of Primary Responsibility

Primary Responsibility

• Assists the Program Director with planning, developing and preparing a variety of physical, social, recreational and educational events for Independent Living residents.
• Manages transportation and resident outings for Independent Living residents
• Assists with the production of the Independent Living monthly calendar.
• Assists residents to be able to use digital programs & technology
• Maintains knowledge of communities, services, and events in the area and incorporates into activity schedule as appropriate.
• Establishes a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents, volunteers and staff.
• Maintains an organized volunteer data base and documentation
• Promotes teamwork and positive attitude among associates
• Continually evaluates the quality and consistency of activities for residents and suggests adjustments, corrections, and changes as necessary.
• Must have a clean driving record, and be eligible to be ensured on the company driving policy, and be able to operate a large passenger van safely.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis, as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned Physical/Sensory Requirements

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job. This position requires a variety of physical demands, including the potential for lifting greater than 50 lbs. Long stretches on one’s feet, walking around is to be expected.
• The IL Program Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator is a highly active position, with the person leading physical activities for the residents. The IL Program Assistant position requires long stretches on one’s feet as well as sitting and long stretches requiring the person to drive the community van.

Culture Ambassador

• Models the core values of the company:
• Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.

• We Care About People
• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
• We Speak Up! It’s Our Responsibility
• We Take Ownership and Add Value
• We are Respectful